The Somerset reporter., 1887-08-17
THE GRANGE.
Pomona Meeting and Festival at
Hayden Lake.

The morning tor the Pomona
opened splendidly, the weather all
that could be desired. The good
Patrons of Somerset came to the
Pomona in average numbers and
an interesting meeting was the re.
suit.
As no direct program had been
arranged it was found necessary to
follow such a course as might he
considered the best. After the
proper business of the meeting had
been disposed of, Bro. +. II Greg
ory, Worthy Oyerseer Of the Main
State Grange, presented interesting
remarks for the good of the Order
Bro. Ansel IIolway read certain
resolutions passed by the National
Grange, and Brothers ). +. Elmer
son, Ansel Holway and o. \. Bow
man were appointed committee
to draft resolutions endorsing and
sustaining the action of the Nation
al Grange, the resolutions to he III
frOduecd at the next meeting OF the
Pomona.
The report from the subordinate
Oranges included East Madison,
North Somerset, Athens, Harmony,
II. Adams, New Portland, Skowhc-
gan, Victor and Bingham. On the
whole the reports show extra inter
est and steady growth. Bro. f.. II.
Gregory and Sisters Gregory and
f. l.. X. Adams spoke warmly and
eloquently for the cause, which
closed the special meeting of the
Pomona.
Wednesday morning was warm
and pleasant. At ten o'clock a
goodly number gathered at the
Hall to open the pub ie exercises of
the day. Bro, L II. Gregory was
called upon to preside. The
Worthy Chaplain Of Skowhegan
Grange offered prayer. Sister |. {.
Dorothy read an original poem,
beautifully written and highly ap-
preciated. Mrs. Bunker, of North
Anson, in behalf Of the W. c. T. L.
presented to the Grange the neees-
sity of united action on the part of
all organizations towards the sup
preston of cider drinking. At the
proper time we hope the Pomona
will take favorable action in this
direction.
Bro. II. ID. Ridley read an essay
on the oft repeated question "Does
Farming Pay ~ The essay fairly
bristled with good points, and told
many truths. Bro. o. A. Bowman
volunteered some excellent remarks,
10 lowed by Bro. $ +. Emerson,
Rev. Mr.. Beede Of CornNille, took
the liberty offered him to object to
the Grange. Bro. Emerson replied
and IA spirited discussion followed
between the two. This closed the
forenoon session.
The first in the afternoon was II
thoughtful sand carefully written
essay, 10y Bro II. H. Dillingham;.
The presiding officer then called for
short speeches from all who would
volunteers, whether members Of the
Grange or not Mr.. Wyman of
Skowhcgan, Brothers II. ID Salley,
j. ID. Emerson and Hiram Hume
well and Sisters |. G. Dorathy and
s. +. Whittier responded to the call.
Bro. Gregory enliyened the meeting
by his happy hits and pleasant say
ings, which were greatly enjoyed.
A vote OF thanks was chceriully
voted Bro. Hayden for the free use
of the Hall, and Wednesdays ex-
ercises closed.
Owing to the rain storm no meet
ing was held Thursday We deep
y regretted that at the very time
we were anxously looking for
Brothers j. w. Lang and Twitchell
whom we had engaged, letters were
received from them stating that
they could not be with us. Not
outstanding the fact that the FEES
tival was held at busy time of
year, there was a fair attenda nee
and good time enjoyed.
MICNEll